Warning signs to identify vishing attacks:

  • When the calls have generic greeting, and the caller doesn’t know your name, it’s a warning sign
  • Creating urgency for immediate action
  • Using fear tactics
  • Request for installing Anydesk/ Screen sharing/ third party app to connect to device
  • Offering to help and asking for sensitive information like OTP, PIN, CVV etc.,

Dangers

  • Financial loss
  • Leak and misuse of Personal Identifiable Information (PII)
  • Malware attack
  • Account Hacking
  • Unauthorized access to devices /data